Esencia is not a typical hotel, though it certainly offers the personal service and pampering facilities you’d expect at refined, luxury resorts in Tulum. It is not a condo, though it has the privacy, luxury and personal touches that you’d want in your own residence.

This lush tropical refuge an hour south of Cancun offers a complement of luxurious suites, each possessing an elegant simplicity, a private terrace and fabulous sea views.

Indulge yourself with the hotel spa, which boasts Jacuzzis, Mayan-style steam rooms and a range of decadent treatments. As evening draws in, a delectable feast at the stylish hotel restaurant is the perfect prelude to a romantic stroll along the moonlit beach.

Located along a mile long stretch of Mexico's best beach, Esencia Estate is a quiet, sea side refuge in the Riviera Maya just 30 minutes north of Tulum.

Rooms: 29

Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)

Room service

Packed lunches

Airport shuttle

Car hire

Shuttle service (surcharge)

Airport shuttle (surcharge)

24-hour front desk

Currency exchange

Concierge service

Laundry

Dry cleaning

Ironing service

Meeting/banquet facilities

Fax/photocopying

Diving

Snorkelling

Sauna

Spa and wellness centre

Massage

Hot tub

Outdoor pool (all year)

Garden

Terrace Outdoor pool (all year)

Garden

Terrace

Most meals are taken at the signature Sal Y Fuego Restaurant, offering rustic cuisine served up in a casually refined setting that instantly warms its way into the hearts (and bellies) of diners from around the world. Esencia serves the finest seafood, meats and fresh salads, plus exotic ingredients found nowhere else in the world. The chef is happy to cater dishes to the unique tastes of each guest and can prepare meals to meet any special need or desire.

Sal Y Fuego is the perfect prelude for an evening on the beach, or a 20 minute drive to Playa delCarmen's nightlife.

Poolside Pavilion

Mornings have always been special at Esencia. The Duchess herself always enjoyed sipping her coffee and juice while watching the beachfront come to life as the seabirds set out for their day of fishing and the sun begins its lazy arc across the Caribbean. These days, guests enjoy their breakfast in the shaded poolside pavilion, where they can linger over their morning meal and prepare for a day of fun in the sun.

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Esencia's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Pets allowed, Only dogs and cats are allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pet maximum weight in lb is 10

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out time is noon

Carretera Cancún Tulum, Pedio Rústico Xpu-Ha Lote 18, Quintana Roo,

Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, 77710

Phone: +52 984 873 4830

Toll Free Mexico: 01 800 561 9162

How to get there

Esencia Estate is located approximately 46 miles south of Cancún (about 1 hour) and 30 minutes north of Tulum. Private transfers are available from the airport. It is US $116.00 each way for up to 4 people.

Taxis are inexpensive, but it’s worth renting a car if you want to explore further afield – there are desks at Cancún airport. The hotel is around 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen, accessible via a small lane running off Highway 307, which links Cancún with towns along the Riviera May.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.